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Ancient Kingdoms of Thailand
Phitsanulok 1 night
Chiang Rai 2 nights
Chaing Mai 2 nights
Day 1 Bangkok/Bang Pa-In/Lopburi/Phitsanulok: : Head north to Bang Pa-In, former Summer Palace and then on to the ancient capital city of Ayutthaya. Continue to Lopburi to see artefacts from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Also see a former Buddhist sanctuary dating back to the 13th century, now home to hundreds of monkeys. Arrive at Phitsanulok, "the City of Boathouses" to see the shrine of Wat Mahathat (approx 270 miles/9 hours drive).
Day 2 Phitsanulok/Chiang Rai: Visit the first capital of Siam, Sukhothai before continuing via Sri Satchanalai to Chiang Rai (approx 295 miles/6 hours drive).
Day 3 Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle: Drive by 'pick-up' to the mountains of Doi Mae Salong to a remote hill tribe settlement stopping on the way at Akha and Yao hill tribe villages. Proceed to Mae Sai, a fascinating trading post before continuing to the heart of the Golden Triangle for views over Laos, Thailand and the mighty Mekong River. Visit Chiang Saen to see ruins of numerous temples, stupas and carved Buddha images. Return to Chiang Rai.
Day 4 Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai: Visit Mae Ka Chan, a locally renowned hot spring and a favourite local bathing place. In the afternoon, drive through splendid mountain scenery towards Chiang Mai and visit the sacred Wat Prathat Temple at Doi Suthep. In the evening there is traditional North Thailand Khantoke dinner and folk dancing (approx 116 miles/5 hours drive).
Day 5 Chiang Mai: Sightseeing includes glimpses of elephants, local silk and cotton weaving industries, a teak factory and the Borsang umbrella village.
Day 6 Chiang Mai/Bangkok: Return flight to Bangkok.
What you need to know
Departures: Every Tuesday. Minimum 2 passengers required.
Accommodation: 3* Amarin Lagoon Phitsanulok; Teak Garden Spa & Resort Chiang Rai; Empress Chiang Mai.
Meals: Full board.
Tour price: The price shown is based on the best value travel dates in low season and includes domestic flights, transfers, accommodation as detailed, sightseeing as shown, services of a guide and entrance fees. Tours are by air-conditioned car, mini bus or coach and may include participants from different nationalities, necessitating the use, occasionally, of bi or multi-lingual commentary.
5 nights escorted tour from £879pp
Ancient Kingdoms of Thailand
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